Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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